HeyRuaHow to say “dwarf star” in Irish
- Irish:
- abhacréalta
- English:
- dwarf star
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OW-uk-rayl-tuh” /ˈəukˌɾʲeːl̪ˠt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- abhacréaltaí (dwarf stars)
- Genitive singular:
- abhacréalta, na habhacréalta (e.g. teocht na habhacréalta, the temperature of the dwarf star)
- Genitive plural:
- abhacréaltaí, na n-abhacréaltaí (e.g. líon na n-abhacréaltaí, the number of dwarf stars)
What does “abhacréalta” mean?
- dwarf star
- A small star of relatively low brightness and size, such as a white dwarf or red dwarf.Also: dwarf, white dwarf, red dwarf.
“Abhacréalta” with the article
The plural of dwarf star in Irish is abhacréaltaí. Here is abhacréalta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Abhacréalta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using abhacréalta, the Irish word for dwarf star.
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Dwarf star in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dwarf star?
The Irish for dwarf star is abhacréalta (pronounced “OW-uk-rayl-tuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is abhacréaltaí.
How do you pronounce abhacréalta in Irish?
Abhacréalta is said like “OW-uk-rayl-tuh” (IPA /ˈəukˌɾʲeːl̪ˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of dwarf star in Irish?
The plural of abhacréalta is abhacréaltaí; with the article, na habhacréaltaí means “the dwarf stars”. The genitive plural is abhacréaltaí, as in líon na n-abhacréaltaí (the number of dwarf stars).
Why does abhacréalta sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an abhacréalta (the dwarf star), a habhacréalta (her dwarf star), a n-abhacréalta (their dwarf star), na habhacréaltaí (the dwarf stars).
How is 'abhacréalta' formed?
It combines 'abhac' (dwarf) with 'réalta' (star), so 'abhacréalta' literally means dwarf star; it takes the gender of 'réalta', feminine.
